Formula Grant 2602WACILP

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in Washington State received a formula grant award of $771,089 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACF) under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (CFDA 93.674). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports Washington State's implementation of independent living programs and transitional services for youth aging out of the foster care system. The Chafee program assists states in providing targeted financial and programmatic support to help foster youth achieve successful transitions into adulthood and self-sufficiency.

Through this grant, DCYF delivers a comprehensive range of services designed to support youth transitioning from foster care, including independent living skills training, financial literacy education, housing assistance, educational support, and other services that promote personal development and self-sufficiency. As a designated sub-awardee administrator, DCYF distributes funding to local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations across Washington State to ensure these critical support services reach at-risk youth and foster families throughout the jurisdiction.